Short Film Program
The Pieces
Directed by Autumn Thompson (USA, 2024, 24 min.).
Curious about and confused by her identity, a young woman sets out on a journey to discover herself after the results of a DNA test don’t match what she has known her whole life.
Hair Care
Directed by Fatima Wardy (Côte d’Ivoire, 2023, 12 min.).
A young woman must traverse an animated Ivory Coast in order to track her down her missing hair braider.
Innocence
Directed by Marcella Taylor (USA, 2022, 11 min.).
A young Black boy finds his worldview forever changed after witnessing several instances of racism.
Color of Autumn
Directed by Aimiende Negbenebor Sela (USA, 2023, 15 min.).
Chicago, 1966: a sheltered Black eight-year-old is blindsided by cruel and casual racism while playing with white children. Inspired by true events.
Temple
Directed by Thato Mwosa (USA, 2023, 10 min.).
After a hurtful comment from a friend, a fourteen-year-old girl’s self-esteem takes a hit, pushing her to desperate extremes as she embarks on a perilous journey to transform her body.
Molasses
Directed by Dash Jo (USA, 2023, 16 min.).
After years of training, 16-year-old Kiana is finally old enough to audition for her dream dance school. However, with the help of her grandmother, she realizes that she faces a debilitating issue: her skin is too dark. Desperate to pursue her dreams, Kiana turns to skin whitening in an attempt to beat the odds. After witnessing her mother confront her traumatic past, Kiana must decide if she will let the world’s bias stop her from dancing.

Wheelchair accessible
In-Person Festival Pass
$165
If you wish to see multiple films in the ROXFILM lineup, purchase a festival pass!
The In-Person Pass grants access to all in-person events in the festival, including those at the MFA, Hibernian Hall, and Northeastern University. For more information, see roxfilmfest.com.
Available through June 26, 2024, at 11:59 pm
Note that additional venues will be listed on your pass purchases as non-MFA screenings.
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.